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University Updates
Welcome to your first newsletter of 2019, packed with information, events and reminders to help you in spring term
Enhancing Digital Learning
We're looking to enhance Digital Education for all students through a new project called EdTech Exeter. As part of the project we’re exploring ways of improving our current systems and what new technology we can use to better improve your learning. We'll be running workshops and drop in sessions across this term where you can find out more, experience new technology and give your feedback. The sessions and workshops are listed here, please come along, we would really value your feedback. You can also find out more information and give feedback on ELE and our current systems here. Follow the project on Twitter @EdTechExeter
New Peter Lanyon study spaces
The new Language Laboratory was completed for the start of term. This space, on the ground floor of Peter Lanyon is available for private study 24 hours a day, when not being used for teaching. It's fitted out with desktop computers and facilities to aid foreign language learning. Work on the Undergraduate Study Lounge opposite is provisionally set to start at the end of March, and should be ready by the end of April. Together these two new spaces will form a new IT Hub for our undergraduates and provide extra quiet study space. Remodelling of existing facilities will see an upgraded Postgraduate Study Suite and academic spaces on the first floor by the end of May.
Results release
The results from the Term 1 assessments and January exams will be released on Monday 11 February and taught students will receive an email during the day containing their results. Results will be released throughout the day but if you have not had an email by 4pm on Monday 11 February please contact your relevant Hub/discipline team. If you are concerned about your results please arrange to see your Academic/Personal Tutor to discuss it with them. Don’t forget you can access our Wellbeing Services, The Compass or the FXU’s Advice and Welfare team if you need further support.
Summer exams - specific exams provision
The summer exams take place from 7-31 May. Do you need specific exam arrangements due to a disability, learning difference or injury? If so, you'll need to create an Individual Learning Plan. You can do this by:
- Making an appointment with Accessibility Services via studentservices@fxplus.ac.uk or call 01326 253629
- Calling in to one of the daily drop in sessions - find out more here
- Deadline for requests:
May exams - Friday 15 February, August Referred/Deferred exams - Friday 28 June
**Please note - if you received Learning Support previously it won't automatically be put in place until you've visited Accessibility Services with your evidence; if you suffer from a permanent condition you will only be required to submit medical evidence once; specific provision for your exams will be organised for the duration of your programme**
Do you have a religious observance which impacts your exams?
The University will make every effort in its timetabling to avoid holding exams on religious days or festivals which occur during examination periods for those students whose commitment to the observance of their faith would otherwise cause them to miss the examination. If this affects you, then please complete this form, the Examinations and Religious Observance form 2019 by the dates given below:
Deadline for requests: May exams - Friday 1 February
August Referred/Deferred exams - Tuesday 2 July
Meningitis and flu
Infections such as meningitis and influenza (flu) can spread easily within university communities. Make sure you do what you can to protect yourself. All students under 25 years should make sure they have received the free Meningitis ACWY vaccination - contact your doctor's surgery to arrange an appointment if you have not yet had this vaccination. Find out about the symptoms of meningitis here.
Patients with a range of chronic health conditions are encouraged to have the influenza (flu) vaccination. You can see who's eligible to receive the free NHS flu jab here. An appointment can be booked at your doctor's surgery.
Students who aren’t eligible for the NHS programme may wish to pay to have this vaccination at a local pharmacy - the cost is approx £8 - £10.
New PC installations across Penryn campus
As part of the ongoing Technical Refresh program, PCs within the lecture and seminar Rooms at Penryn campus have now been upgraded and migrated to Windows 10.
- Shortcuts are available on the desktop to access My Exeter. If you are using a memory stick, this can be accessed via the This Computer shortcut
- You'll find fixed icons along the bottom of the screen for accessing Power Point, Word, Excel or the Internet, and you can use the task bar to search for any other Apps (such as VLC media player) you may need
- Access to your documents is available either through the Documents folder on the task bar, or, if using OneDrive, you can login online to access your files
- Please remember to log off the PCs after use; a shortcut is available on the desktop.
A PDF entitled Windows10_New User Screenshots will be available on the desktop once you log on which details basic changes. If you need help, please contact AV Support via their hotline number: 01326 255519
EHRC Racial Harassment survey for students & staff
The Equality and Human Rights Commission has launched an inquiry to understand the types of racial harassment experienced at UK higher education institutions, how these are reported and how effectively they are dealt with. They are inviting staff and students who have experienced, witnessed or helped in an incident of racial harassment from September 2015 onwards to complete their online surveys by Friday 15 February. The surveys are available here. Professor Janice Kay is leading a Provost Commission so that we can implement new approaches, events, initiatives and policies to create an open, diverse and safe University community for all. If you have experienced or witnessed any form of harassment, bullying, intimidation or discrimination we would encourage you to report it and get support through our Exeter Speaks Out webpages.
FXU President Elections
You can nominate yourself for any of the following roles to represent your fellow students throughout the next academic year – FXU President Exeter, FXU President Student Experience and FXU President Community & Welfare.The salary for each role is over £20k per annum + benefits. These roles are great for your CV and employability as you can develop skills in leadership, strategy, trusteeship, public speaking, budgeting, event management, communication, partnership working and so much more! Find out more on the website, or pop into the FXU office to chat with the team.
Push ahead with your career in 2019
The Career Zone team has been working hard to update and provide digital resources for all students via the MCZ Digital portal. This term you'll receive themed emails to help you along your careers journey. So whether it's interview technique, job searching, CV best practice, or assessment centres, check your inbox this term for extra support, pop in to see the Career Zone team, or visit the digital resources online.
Choose the right path
The Professional Pathways programmes are now open for student applications!
The Career Zone is running pathways in a variety of exciting sectors offering training and a paid internship this summer:
· Pathways to Arts, Culture and Heritage
· Pathways to Charity and Development
· Pathways to Digital Innovation
· Pathways to International Trade
· Pathways to Politics and Government
· Pathways to Sport and Health
All of these extra-curricular programmes are open to undergrad and post grad students from any discipline, year group and campus. Applications close on 24 February 2019.
reFresh yourself - 21-27 January
reFresh 2019 gives you a chance to refamiliarise yourself with University services and get involved in any activity groups that you might have missed during Freshers' Week. There are plenty of activities on offer during the week - find out more on the FXU website
Travel to uni? We want to hear from you
Your students' union will be holding a couple of focus groups for those students who live at home and travel to campus, whilst attending university. They would love you to join them for breakfast and share your views and experiences on either Tuesday 22 January or on Wednesday 23 January. Please use the links to book your free ticket.
Introducing your Speak Out Guardians
Our Speak Out Guardians are Dr Rachel Fenton, Senior Lecturer from the Law School and Rachel Burn, Director of College Operations for the College of Medicine and Health. We support the University in being an open and transparent place to work and study, where all staff and students are actively encouraged and enabled to speak out, specifically about any dignity and respect issues.
Our role is to:
- Help create an open culture which is based on listening and learning
- Act in an independent and impartial capacity, listening to people and supporting them to raise concerns
- Ensure that information about those who speak out is kept confidential at all times, subject to safeguarding and legal requirements
- Ensure that the University is effectively responding to concerns and supporting staff and students who raise them
- Provide senior leadership and support to the Dignity and Respect Advisor network
Get in touch
Students and staff can contact the Speak Out Guardians in confidence.
PhD Global Excellence Scholarships
Are you an international student considering a PhD? We have a range of full- and part-scholarships for international students of outstanding academic ability starting in Autumn 2019. Scholarships vary by college and the application deadline is fast approaching for some, so view the PhD Global Excellence Scholarship webpage and follow the link to your college of interest to apply today
Digital Check In - update
Thank you for using Digital Check In, particularly as there were some frustrating technical issues in Term 1. We’ve resolved the vast majority and you can review known issues, what’s changed and what that means for you on our website. If you are still unable to register your attendance in teaching sessions, please first check the trouble shooting guide. Otherwise contact us via SID or your Hub Info Point/Education Office. They’ll need to know if you have iExeter on your phone and whether your phone can be updated to iOS 11 or 12 or Android 7, 8 or 9. Using the app has long-term benefits for students; it helps us pick up wellbeing issues more quickly and encourages positive discussions with your tutor about your academic progress and whether you need further support.
International Day of Women & Girls in Science
Monday 11 February is ‘International Day of Women and Girls in Science’. We’d like to showcase our inspiring female academics and students via the University’s social media channels and possibly through radio interviews and need your help to recommend people we can ask to be profiled. We’re particularly looking for those with exceptional stories for example: overcoming some form of adversity to undertake their studies or research, studying multiple degrees, undertaking extra-curricular challenges such as sporting or musical achievements, fundraising etc., starting a business or enterprise, winning national prizes, running successful vlogs, and any other achievement. If you know anyone who might be suitable, please get in touch with Sophie Thompson, Campaign Manager, by Wednesday 23 January
Keep in touch
Using ‘@exeter’ email accounts is our recognised way to contact students and share important information. Please do keep an eye on your emails!
Emergency contacts
You can view, update and add your emergency contacts and home and term-time address online via the Student Record System (SRS). Please take a minute to check that this information is correct by logging in to iExeter through your mobile app or the website, clicking on the Student record & registration (SRS) tile; then select ‘Edit Emergency Contact information’ and 'Edit address' sections in the facilities box.
2019 Graduating class yearbook
The official University alumni Yearbook for the Class of 2019 is now open. It will be full of individual student profiles, photos and stories which capture your time as a student at Exeter. Please complete your profile by following the link and follow the simple steps to tell us about your time studying at Exeter and to submit your favourite photo memories.
Apply for the Annual Fund
Funding applications are now open for projects which will enhance the student experience. The Alumni Annual Fund has more than £90,000 remaining to award this year for projects in all departments and across all campuses. Is your club or society planning a new activity or buying new equipment? Does your study group need extra resources? Do you want to plan a trip, a conference, or invite a guest speaker? Find out more here - applications submitted by Sunday 3 March will be assessed for funding awards by April.
The Spirituality of Ecology, PL Seminar 8, Penryn Campus
Wednesday 23 January 2019 6-8pm
A seminar with Revd Dr Lucy Larkin. Lucy has a BA in Theology and MPhil and PhD in Ecotheology from the University of Birmingham. Lucy lives in Truro and is Staff Tutor for Cornwall on the South West ministry training course
Employability & Disability, Peter Lanyon Seminar 4, Wednesday 13 February, 3pm-5pm, Penryn Campus
Join the Career Zone for a panel event to discuss the topic of Employability & Disability. Hear from students and alumni with disabilities and their experiences at university and in the workplace. Hear also from employers and employability support networks who will share insights and advice for anyone approaching the job market with a disability. This is an open event for all students who want to increase their disability awareness but please book your place by following the link. Followed by refreshments and the chance to find out more about support available
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